522 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061990557
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 29 March 2011
Description
"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for susp...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,148 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
tense 70%
dark 50%
challenging 21%
reflective 16%
informative 9%
emotional 8%
funny 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, ConfinementModerate
Sexism, Violence, RacismMinor
Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs
522 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780061990557
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper
Publication date: 29 March 2011
Description
"Ingenious and beguiling."--Time"Crichton keeps us guessing at every turn in his best work since The Andromeda Strain."--Los Angeles Times"Sphere may be Crichton's best novel, but even if it ranked only second or third, it would be a must for susp...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,148 reviews
Moods
mysterious 74%
tense 70%
dark 50%
challenging 21%
reflective 16%
informative 9%
emotional 8%
funny 3%
sad 3%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 3%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 49% | A mix: 39% | Character: 11%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Body horror, ConfinementModerate
Sexism, Violence, RacismMinor
Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs